View our comprehensive “How To” videos that show you how to complete your repairs. Each video includes step-by-step instructions to help you skip the auto body repair shop and conveniently execute the needed repairs yourself. For slightly more extensive guidance, visit our Directions page. We recommend to read the directions before viewing the videos to fully understand the repair process.
We conducted a small survey of 30 body shops. Fixing this scratch costs an average of $630.46 at a body shop. Take a look at the picture to the right: handful of scratches, minor paint damage, and a long scratch that looks like someone might have keyed it. We sent that picture to 30 body shops and asked for a...
Do you have ugly deep scratches in your car's paint? Here's a technique for touching up deep paint scratches. What you need: 1 oz. scratch filling putty Lint-free cloth 2 oz. scratch leveler 0.5 oz factory-matched touch up paint fine tip paint brush Time required: 15 minutes. Step 1. Fill Scratches First apply the scratch filling putty. Step 2. Remove...
ScratchWizard™'s exclusive process makes it easy to repair automotive paint scratches and chips. The reason? It uses scratch filling putty to create a FLAT foundation for the repair paint. The result: blob, and scar scratch and chip repair. Easy application. Works on plastic and metal. Includes factory-matched paint. Save $1000s vs. body shop repairs. Learn: How ScratchWizard™'s WizardPutty™ creates flat...
The hood of this Porsche Cayenne has many fine scratches. When we wet the panel, we can see that most of the scratches disappear and are therefore clearcoat scratches. The scratches that remain are paint scratches. Here's a technique for touching up these fine paint scratches without brush strokes. What you need: .5 oz factory-matched touch up paint 2 oz...
Factory paint codes are located in different places depending on the Make and Model. Applying touch up paint to your car is a simple process. The key to doing an effective job is to make sure you pay attention to the finer details. You also want to make sure you don’t take on a job too much for you to...
The paint code is located on the driver's side door jamb. The Acura paintcode is just beneath the door latch. When using Acura touch up paint, one of the first steps that you want to take is to identify your Acura’s correct paint color code. Selecting the wrong code can be disastrous for your paint job. The good news is...
What you need: .5 oz factory-matched touch up paint. Paper towel or soft cloth. Excess paint remover. Time required: 15 minutes. Step 1. Clean Area Glass cleaner or soapy water work well. Step 2. Apply Paint 'Wet' a paper towel or cloth with paint and 'dab' all chips until covered. Step 3. Remove Excess Paint Apply a small amount...
When your car gets the inevitable scratch, and the question comes to mind: Do it myself or pay someone to do it for me? For minor damage like keying, chips or other light scratches, it can be a rewarding do-it-yourself job, if you follow these 5 steps: Step 1: Get the exact paint for your car. Dab, don't "stroke" for...
A smarter approach to touch up paint: Fill the scratch before you paint the scratch. ScratchWizard uses scratch-filling putty to create a flat foundation for touch up paint. Ever notice how good touch up paint looks the moment you apply it, but after it dries you can see the scratch again? It's because paint shrinks 85% once cured. Paint alone...